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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 23 June 2025

Updated 1300 Cyberattacks Rose as Malta Assumed Top Posts, Secret Service Report Shows: Malta’s heightened international role in 2023–2024 increased its cyber-risk profile, coinciding with several cyberattacks targeting public sector…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 21 June 2025

Morning Briefing KM Malta Airlines ranked 4th best regional airline in EuropeKM Malta Airlines, Malta’s new national carrier that began operations on 31 March 2024, has been named the 4th…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 20 June 2025

Updated 1200 WE Media Boss Probed Over Maksar Links: Edmond Mugliett, owner of WE Media, is under investigation for financial links to convicted members of an organised crime group involved…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 19 June 2025

Updated 1000 Plastic curbs proposed for takeaway sectorNew draft rules in Malta propose a charge on plastic-lined takeaway boxes and a ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) for food and drink…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 18 June 2025

Updated 1110 Food drives inflation up in May Inflation in Malta edged up slightly in May 2025, with the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) showing an annual rate of…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 17 June 2025

Updated 1130 Malta Scores Big in the European eGovernment Benchmark Report: Malta ranked highly in the European Commission’s eGovernment Benchmark 2025 report, scoring perfect marks in Digital Services, User Support,…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 16 June 2025

Updated 1100 MIDI Seeks Exit Strategy as Manoel Island Plans Falter: MIDI has confirmed it is seeking a settlement with the Maltese government over the Manoel Island project, admitting the…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 13 June 2025

Updated 1230 40 People Evacuated from Paceville Building After Collapse: Around 40 people were evacuated from buildings in Paceville as authorities continued dismantling what remains of the apartment block that…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 12 June 2025

Updated 1230 Paceville apartment block collapses hours after 32 residents evacuated: A multi-storey apartment block in Paceville collapsed on Wednesday night around 10:30pm, just hours after residents were evacuated due to…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 11 June 2025

Morning Briefing Maksar gang jailed for life for Caruana Galizia, Chircop murders Four men - Robert Agius, Adrian Agius, George Degiorgio, and Jamie Vella - have been sentenced to life…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 10 June 2025

Updaed 1230 Bernard Grech Resigns as PN Leader Bernard Grech has resigned as leader of the Nationalist Party, announcing his decision in a televised statement at noon on Tuesday. His…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 9th June 2025

Updated 1230 MIDI 'committed to finding solution' to return Manoel Island to government: MIDI has signalled its willingness tonegotiate with the Maltese government over returning Manoel Island to public ownership,…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 6 June 2025

Morning Briefing Maksar gang found guilty of Caruana Galizia, Chircop murders Four men — George Degiorgio, Jamie Vella, Adrian Agius, and Robert Agius — have been found guilty in connection…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 5 June 2025

Updated 1230 AI now being used to target victims of fraud: A new, AI-driven fraud scheme is targeting Maltese citizens, using fluent Maltese to deceive victims and steal thousands of euros.…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 4 June 2025

Morning Briefing Government reviewing Manoel Island concession - PM Prime Minister Robert Abela said the government is reviewing the Manoel Island concession to assess any breaches before deciding how to…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 3 June 2025

Morning Briefing Platform to enhance roadworks efficiency launched The government has introduced a new digital platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency, coordination, and transparency of roadworks across the country. Developed…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 2nd June 2025

Updated 1245 Maltese success story Sigma goes global with eight events in 2025: Maltese company Sigma is set to host a major gaming industry expo in Manila, Philippines, attracting over 20,000…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 31 May 2025

Morning Briefing Govt considering restricting social media for U13s Prime Minister Robert Abela said the government is considering restricting social media access for children under 13 through legislation. Speaking at…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 30 May 2025

Updated 1300 Government sold Malta Air stake for €25,000 under 2019 deal: The Maltese government sold its golden share in Malta Air to Ryanair for €25,000, as part of a 2019…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 29 May 2025

Morning Briefing Owen Bonnici takes on Lands Authority in minor Cabinet ReshuffleOwen Bonnici has taken on responsibility for the Lands Authority in a minor cabinet reshuffle that also sees Stefan…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 28 May 2025

Updated 1400 Owen Bonnici Takes on Lands Authority in Minor Cabinet ReshuffleOwen Bonnici has taken on responsibility for the Lands Authority in a minor cabinet reshuffle that also sees Stefan…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 27 May 2025

Updated 1210 Malta among worst in Europe for access to innovative medicines, new data shows: Europe is bracing for a 38% surge in cancer cases by 2040, with over 3.4 million…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 26 May 2025

Updated 1300 Malta Stock Exchange reports record financial results for 2024: The Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) reported record results for 2024, with revenue up 4.26% to €9.32 million and operating profits…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 23 May 2025

Updated 1200 Seven airlines face consumer complaints over 'undue' hand luggage fees: The Association for Consumer Rights Malta, alongside BEUC and 15 consumer groups from 12 countries, has filed a complaint…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 22 May 2025

Updated 1200 Magistrate Monica Vella suspended over administrative shortcomings: Magistrate Monica Vella has been temporarily suspended over delays in issuing written judgments and other administrative issues. Despite appealing the decision and…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wedesday 21 May 2025

Updated 1300 Parliament-approved housing plan will sell properties at below-market cost: Parliament has approved the transfer of public land to the Foundation for Affordable Housing (FAH) to build homes for people…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 20 May 2025

Updated 1300 Malta set to lead EU in economic growth and employment through 2026: Malta is set to remain the EU’s fastest-growing economy through 2025 and 2026, according to the European…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 19 May 2025

Morning Briefing Damaged Gaza aid ship to be towed to Mediterranean port - Foreign Minister The damaged Gaza aid ship Conscience will be towed to a Mediterranean port for repairs,…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 16 May 2025

Updated 1230 Employers to face harsher fines for breaching employment laws: Parliament is set to debate amendments to the Employment and Industrial Relations Act that would significantly increase fines for…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 15 May 2025

Morning Briefing New scheme for commercial renewable energy systems launched The Energy Ministry has launched a new call-for-offers scheme aimed at accelerating the installation of commercial renewable energy systems, making…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 14 May 2025

Updated 1300 Malta fiscal council warns economic model needs urgent overhaul: Malta’s economy faces serious long-term sustainability risks, according to the Malta Fiscal Advisory Council's (MFAC) latest report. It warns that…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 13 May 2025

Updated 1245 Three new Permanent Secretaries appointed: The government has appointed three new Permanent Secretaries: Renzo Degabriele (Ministry for Health and Active Ageing), Mario Borg (Ministry for Gozo and Planning), and…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 12 May 2025

Updated 1300 Malta’s higher education regulator rejected by European quality register: Malta’s higher education regulator, the MFHEA, has been denied entry to the European Quality Assurance Register (EQAR) after an assessment…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 10 May 2025

Morning Briefing Hitman Felt He “Couldn’t Say No” to Chircop Murder Request Vince Muscat, known as il-Koħħu, testified on Friday that he felt he “could not say no” when Robert…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 9 May 2025

Updated 1230 Church-state agreement to support woman and children who have experienced abuse: The Maltese government and the Catholic Church have renewed a partnership to support Il-Milja, a shelter for women…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 8 May 2025

Morning Briefing Malta must urgently address falling birth rate - report Malta must take bold steps to address its falling birth rate and protect the long-term sustainability of healthcare and…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 7 May 2025

Updated 1300 Voluntary euthanasia proposals unveiled for terminally ill with 6 months to live: The Maltese government haslaunched a two-month public consultation on assisted voluntary euthanasia for terminally ill patients…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 6 May 2025

Updated 1230 Henley & Partners slams ECJ’s ‘golden passports’ ruling: Henley & Partners, the former concessionaire of Malta’s controversial ‘golden passports’ scheme, criticised a recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling declaring…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 5 May 2025

Updated 1300 NGO ship negotiation with Malta for repairs after drone attack An international NGO planning to sail a ship to Gaza with humanitarian aid said it is negotiating with…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 2nd May 2025

Morning Briefing Abela Defends Passport Scheme Amid EU Court Ruling Prime Minister Robert Abela pledged to continue defending Malta’s interests after a European Court ruling against the golden passport scheme.…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 30 April 2025

Updated 1220 BOV confirms it was approached by third parties for joint purchase of HSBC: Bank of Valletta (BOV) confirmed receiving expressions of interest to join a local consortium aiming…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 29 April 2025

Updated 1050 Golden passports scheme violates EU law - European Court: The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that Malta’s golden passport scheme violates EU law, marking a…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 28 April 2025

Updated 1140 Electrogas inquiry finds Schembri and Mizzi planned ‘corrupt payments’: A magisterial inquiry found that former Maltese officials Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi orchestrated corrupt energy deals, laundering millions…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 26 April 2025

Morning Briefing Court Hears How Plot to Kill Caruana Galizia Unfolded When Vince Muscat, known as il-Koħħu, told police about the bomb used to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia, investigators grew…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 25 April 2025

Updated 1030 Malta and UAE meet in new commission meant to boost relations: Malta and the UAE have launched a new Joint Commission to enhance cooperation in key sectors, including trade,…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 24 April 2025

Updated 1200 Tracking tourism’s impact beyond GDP: A new OECD report outlines 37 indicators to help Malta manage the environmental and social impacts of tourism, which contributed 10.2% to its…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 23 April 2025

Updated 1240 RS2 bids for HSBC Malta - reports: German fintech firm RS2, via its German parent company, has bid to acquire HSBC Malta, pledging to revive the Mid-Med Bank name…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 22 April 2025

Updated 1145 Disability quota for employers widely ignored: Nearly half (48%) of companies required to employ at least 2% of workers with disabilities are failing to meet the quota, opting instead…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 21 April 2025

Updated 1000 am Population tops 628,000 with tourist count - NSO Malta's effective population reached its highest point in 2023 at 628,058, recorded in August — typically the peak month…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 18 April 2025

APS Bank Withdraws from HSBC Malta Bid APS Bank has officially withdrawn from the bidding process to acquire HSBC Malta, citing confidential information outside its due diligence process as the…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 17 April 2025

Updated 1130 Land reclamation back on the cards: Malta plans to pursue land reclamation as part of its 2050 vision to better manage limited land resources. While details remain undisclosed,…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 16 April 2025

Updated: HSBC had refused OTP Bank as client fearing reputational risks The Hungarian bank widely seen as the leading contender to replace HSBC in Malta was previously rejected as a…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 15 April 2025

Updated 1300 Gender quota mechanism 'has failed', Metsola says: European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has criticised Malta’s gender corrective mechanism, calling it a distortion of democratic representation. Introduced in 2021,…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 14 April 2025

Morning Briefing Chamber President calls for smaller, more skilled public sector New Malta Chamber of Commerce president William Spiteri Bailey has called for a downsizing of the public sector and…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 12 April 2025

Morning Briefing Industrial production sees significant growth over 2024 Industrial output in February 2025 saw a 5.7 percent increase compared to the same month in 2024. The strongest growth was…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 11 April 2025

Updated 1300 Government and MUT reach MCAST collective agreement after years-long impasse: After over three years of negotiations, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that the government has reached an agreement with…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 10 April 2025

Updated 1300 Major discovery puts first humans in Malta back by 1,000 years: New research shows that Malta’s human history began at least 1,000 years earlier than previously thought, with the…

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